[Donkeybrains]

The Blumats sense the moisture level of the soil with a clay carrot like probe. Keep a reservoir above the soil line and gravity creates pressure to deliver the water. When the carrot drys a lil it creates a vacuum and let's water flow. When it is moist it stops. The plants water themself.

[corky1968]

Originally Posted by OrganicDisciple

What's the reasoning behind the pool? Thanks for the response!

It would allow the water to warm up.

Normally water straight out of the tap is cold.

At least, it's that way here.

[skirbydog]

Hey OD thanks for the thread In Australia we / I am so far away from the bud you guys have access to so... props and keep up the good work man. Satisfies my curiosity on different strains etc and gives me confidence in ordering cheers skirby PS your grow log is spot on

[OrganicDisciple]

Originally Posted by Donkeybrains

The Blumats sense the moisture level of the soil with a clay carrot like probe. Keep a reservoir above the soil line and gravity creates pressure to deliver the water. When the carrot drys a lil it creates a vacuum and let's water flow. When it is moist it stops. The plants water themself.

Almost sounds robotic lol. I'll check it out. Thanks

[OrganicDisciple]

Originally Posted by corky1968

It would allow the water to warm up.

Normally water straight out of the tap is cold.

At least, it's that way here.

Yea I heard that. Water is pretty cold. I like the idea though. Maybe some airstones to keep it from going bad

[OrganicDisciple]

Originally Posted by skirbydog

Hey OD thanks for the thread In Australia we / I am so far away from the bud you guys have access to so... props and keep up the good work man. Satisfies my curiosity on different strains etc and gives me confidence in ordering cheers skirby PS your grow log is spot on

Thank you man! I have allot lore pics but up to speed is cool. Wish I got on sooner. Thanks for the love. I'm growing allot of local up and coming breeders genetics. So if your interested after flowers show I can point you in the right direction. Cheers

[HillMizer]

I'm all about automated irrigation. It's way easier to figure out a way to monitor your watering remotely than it is to find someone to water reliably for you. Time saved from watering is well spent on IPM, plant support and pruning.

Systems do fail, worst failure I've had is rodents that refused to drink from the water I left for them and ate irrigation lines like crazy (could use all hard PVC)Most problems stem from improper designs and filter cleaning. Neither one takes much time or effort.

Microsprayers are way easier to notice problems (visually and even audibly). I've had good luck with emitter tubing from netafim as well, I even ran nutrients through it.

As far as remote irrigation monitoring you can install sensors from irrometer or possibly webcam pots or foliage. By now you can probably spot the wilted top of dry plant easily. You could also just have someone check it, even text you pictures that way you know they were there and everything looks good.

Yields have been great for me with irrigation as well, I do this for a living and have pulled more weight since I started using irrigation. Big plants can even get a short afternoon water when it's hot. They love it.

One other learning curve was learning to cut back the irrigation schedule in the cooler fall weather, it sneaks up.

Looking good, nice pull on last year's crop and good luck.

[OrganicDisciple]

Originally Posted by HillMizer

I'm all about automated irrigation. It's way easier to figure out a way to monitor your watering remotely than it is to find someone to water reliably for you. Time saved from watering is well spent on IPM, plant support and pruning.

Systems do fail, worst failure I've had is rodents that refused to drink from the water I left for them and ate irrigation lines like crazy (could use all hard PVC)Most problems stem from improper designs and filter cleaning. Neither one takes much time or effort.

Microsprayers are way easier to notice problems (visually and even audibly). I've had good luck with emitter tubing from netafim as well, I even ran nutrients through it.

As far as remote irrigation monitoring you can install sensors from irrometer or possibly webcam pots or foliage. By now you can probably spot the wilted top of dry plant easily. You could also just have someone check it, even text you pictures that way you know they were there and everything looks good.

Yields have been great for me with irrigation as well, I do this for a living and have pulled more weight since I started using irrigation. Big plants can even get a short afternoon water when it's hot. They love it.

One other learning curve was learning to cut back the irrigation schedule in the cooler fall weather, it sneaks up.

Looking good, nice pull on last year's crop and good luck.

Right in man. Thank you. I'll def be checking into an irrigation set up. More time with my family is always appreciated too. Do you use reservoir for your water or straight from tap? Your located out in El Dorado yes? Pretty local to me. I'm in Sacramento. Thanks f I r the info and happy growing.

[corky1968]

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention before. If you do use a reservoir, pool, etc.

Make sure sunlight doesn't shine in it directly. Otherwise, algae
will eventually start growing in it and make a mess of things.

Cheers.

[HillMizer]

Originally Posted by OrganicDisciple

Right in man. Thank you. I'll def be checking into an irrigation set up. More time with my family is always appreciated too. Do you use reservoir for your water or straight from tap? Your located out in El Dorado yes? Pretty local to me. I'm in Sacramento. Thanks f I r the info and happy growing.

Yeah man, I like straight out of tap. Simple works best for me, little chlorine hasn't bothered me yet. I'm thinking about installing a good filter. I have a well on the property that I need to investigate develop.

Often when I do consulting for people that adjust their PH, I check their meter calibration and it's 2 or more points off and there is no calibration solution on site. I've trashed some many PH meters over the years, tried to keep em wet etc. I'm really happy to see them gone from my garden. I'll use strips if I need them.